Mysticism, magic and occult interests

A guide to how meditations and principles from the Kabbalah can be used to profoundly renew spiritual practice.

*; A study of the primordial figure of the Great Goddess and her continued worship through time as shown by the myths, shrines, and sanctuaries around the world that honor this powerful symbol of creation.

An insider's experience and personal transformation with ayahuasca and the religious philosophy surrounding it *; An intimate account of the genesis of the Santo Daime tradition *; Edited and introduced by Stephen Larsen, author of The Shaman's Doorway In search of something to restore his spiritual connection to life after his release from captivity as a political prisoner in Brazil, Alex Polari de Alverga had a transformative encounter with Padrinho Sebastiao Mota de Mela, one of the two revered founders of Santo Daime.

A diagnosis of cancer leads to healing and transformation in the Amazon jungle *; Explains in vivid detail De Wys's experience of being healed from cancer through visionary ayahuasca rituals in Ecuador *; Describes her apprenticeship and relationship with the shaman who cured her *; Explores the ways this spiritual medicine can heal the emotional origins of disease now plaguing our modern technological culture *; Chosen as one of the ';Top 10 Books of the New Edge' by Jonathan Talat Phillips on The Huffington Post When composer and Bard College music professor Margaret De Wys learned she had breast cancer, the diagnosis shattered her comfortable life.

Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitants *; Shares many tales of house spirits, from cajoling the local land spirit into becoming one's house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed by mischievous house elves *; Explains the meaning behind door and window placement, house orientation, horsehead gables, the fireplace or hearth, and the threshold *; Reveals the charms, chants, prayers, and building practices used by our ancestors to bestow happiness and prosperity upon their homes and their occupants Why do we hang horseshoes for good luck or place wreaths on our doors?

An investigation into experiences of other realms of existence and contact with otherworldly beings *; Examines how contact with alien life-forms can be obtained through the ';inner space' dimensions of our minds *; Presents evidence that other worlds experienced through consciousness-altering technologies are often as real as those perceived with our five senses *; Correlates science fiction's imaginal realms with psychedelic research For thousands of years, voyagers of inner space--spiritual seekers, shamans, and psychoactive drug users--have returned from their inner imaginal travels reporting encounters with alien intelligences.

The first collection of poems translated into English from the forbidden volume of the Divan of Rumi*; Presents Rumi's most heretical and free-form poems*; Includes introductions and commentary that provide both 13th-century context and modern interpretationAfter his overwhelming and life-altering encounters with Shams of Tabriz, Rumi, the great thirteenth-century mystic, poet, and originator of the whirling dervishes, let go of many of the precepts of formal religion, insisting that only a complete personal dissolving into the larger energies of God could provide the satisfaction that the heart so desperately seeks.

A working guide to the proper methods of interacting with the full Vodou pantheon *; Includes the myths, cultural heritage, and ancestral lineage of the lwa and how to honor and serve them *; Provides an introduction and guide that is especially useful for the solitary practitioner *; Discusses the relationship between Vodou, Haitian culture, and Catholicism In The Haitian Vodou Handbook, Kenaz Filan, an initiate of the Socit la Belle Venus, presents a working guide to the proper methods of interacting with the full Vodou pantheon, explaining how to build respectful relationships with the lwa, the spirits honored in Haitian Vodou, and how to transform the fear that often surrounds the Vodou religion.

A journey from Burning Man to the Akashic Field that suggest how 5-MeO-DMT triggers the human capacity for higher knowledge through direct contact with the zero-point field *; Examines Bufo alvarius toad venom, which contains the potent natural psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT, and explores its entheogenic use *; Proposes a new connection between the findings of modern physics and the knowledge held by shamans and religious sages for millennia The venom from Bufo alvarius, an unusual toad found in the Sonoran desert, contains 5-MeO-DMT, a potent natural chemical similar in effect to the more common entheogen DMT.

A guide to the practice of planetary magic *; Offers tools for practitioners of green magic and folk magic to incorporate astrology into their practice *; Includes an extensive collection of magical remedies to resolve astrological afflictions *; Provides information on creating planetary altars and the astrological correspondences of traditional pagan holidays Traditionally, magically oriented astrology has focused on Sun-sign horoscopes while modern Western astrology has focused on attempting to become as ';scientific' as possible in hopes of aligning with its sister science of astronomy.

Writing together with Timothy Wyllie, the angel Georgia details the events of Earths ancient history in the 8th millennium BC Reveals how Atlantis had copper mines in North America and tin mines in England, which initiated the Bronze Age and made Atlantis outrageously wealthy Explains the true purpose of Gobekli Tepe as part of Prince Caligastias plan to enslave mortal souls Interwoven with observations about Wyllies current and previous lives, such as his involvement with the Process Church and his profound near-death experience After Lucifers angelic rebellion 203,000 years ago, Earth and 36 other planets were quarantined from the larger Multiverse.

A clinical psychiatrist explores the effects of DMT, one of the most powerful psychedelics known.

A working guide on how to achieve financial success by working with the lwa, the spirits of Haitian Vodou *; Provides spells and spirit work for job hunting, financial success, and career advancement *; Spells included are detailed and easy to follow--learn to Heat Up Your Business with Ghede or Peruse the Want Ads with Legba Haitian Vodou is a very practical and scientific craft: either you please the spirits and get results or you don't--often for good reason.

A healing path using the power of dreams, theater, poetry, and shamanism *; Shows how psychological realizations can cause true transformation when manifested by concrete poetic acts *; Includes many examples of the surreal but successful actions Jodorowsky has prescribed to those seeking his help While living in Mexico, Alejandro Jodorowsky became familiar with the colorful and effective cures provided by folk healers.

True account of a decade-long apprenticeship with Huichol shamans in the Mexican Sierra Madre *; Contains an insider's view of the Huichol's shamanic spiritual practices, including their ritual use of peyote *; Offers the Huichol path to sustainable healing for individuals and our planet Never conquered by Europeans, the Huichol--known for their use of peyote in spiritual ceremonies--have thoroughly retained their ancient way of life.

The core teachings and riotous life of the psychedelic yogi Ganesh Baba *; Presents the teachings of Ganesh Baba's ';Crea' Yoga, which he derived from the tantric practices of traditional Kriya Yoga *; Explains the basic exercises for following the Crea (creative) Yoga practice *; Includes many anecdotes from the colorful life of this ';psychedelic' baba Shri Mahant Swami Ganeshanand Saraswati Giri (ca.

Kabbalistic initiatory teachings for becoming a vessel for illumination, prophecy, and peace by creating an inner dwelling place for God's divine presence *; Reveals practices for self mastery and revelation based on the holy design of the first Hebrew Sanctuary, the lives of the Hebrew Prophets, and the Tree of Life *; Shows how the Tree of Life's ten sefirot correspond to the Torah's prophetic Ten Songs of Creation; to alchemical ritual practices of fire, water, air, and earth; and to specific parts of the body, emotions, and aspects of the soul Many synagogues and churches, including the First and Second Temples of the Hebrews, follow an archetypal design first used in the Ohel Moed, or Tent of Meeting, and its sacred Tabernacle, which housed the Ark of the Covenant and the Ten Commandments.

The first English translation of Maria de Naglowska's essential treatise on the spiritually transformative power of sex, La lumire du sexe *; Reveals mystic sexual practices for growth of the soul and enlightenment *; Explains the inner workings of the sex magic rituals of La confrrie de la Flche d'Or [The Brotherhood of the Golden Arrow], the notorious occult order of 1930s Paris *; Translated from the original French with an Introduction and Notes by Donald Traxler *; Features elegant French flaps Never before available in English, The Light of Sex expounds the tenets of the revolutionary religious system conceived by Maria de Naglowska--Russian mystic, occultist, esoteric high priestess, rumored lover of Julius Evola, and self-styled ';Satanic Woman' of 1930s Paris.

A guide to understanding the phases of astrological Moon signs and their effects on emotions and personality *; Describes the positive and negative character-defining traits of each of the 96 Moon phase/Moon sign combinations *; Explains how to use your natal Moon's sign and phase to predict how current and approaching Moons can affect you *; Explores the universal challenges arising during each Moon phase throughout the year and ways to honor each phase as it passes The Moon's ever-changing phases offer a way to deepen our understanding of our natal Moon sign as well as the Moon's day-to-day influence on our emotional tides.

The shamanic roots of Taoist practice *; Explains the principles of the Taoist Medicine Wheel, including the Five Elements, the animals of the Chinese zodiac, and the trigrams of the I Ching *; Includes exercises from the ';Wheel of Love' to access the Tao of Ecstasy *; Contains illustrated teaching stories about the Eight Immortals Thousands of years ago the immortals known as the Shining Ones shipwrecked on the Chinese coast.

A comprehensive study of the major occult writings on Atlantis *; Fully examines the many occult teachings on Atlantis, including those from G.

How to work with the chakra centers to heal unresolved psychic wounds *; Reveals how psychic injuries become lodged within the energy body *; Links one major developmental stage with each major chakra *; Provides a detailed guide to healing and clearing the tensions each chakra holds The chakra system identifies eight centers in the psycho-anatomy of humans, each one associated with a different part of the physical or energy body.

The first English translation of Maria de Naglowska's treatise on advanced sexual magic practices, Le mystre de la pendaison *; Details Naglowska's advanced occult teachings on the Third Term of the Trinity and the spiritually transformative power of sex *; Explains the mystical erotic hanging rituals of La confrrie de la Flche d'Or [The Brotherhood of the Golden Arrow], the notorious occult order of 1930s Paris *; Continues the sexual initiatory teachings first expounded in Naglowska's The Light of Sex Available for the first time in English, Advanced Sex Magic illuminates the revolutionary occult teachings of Maria de Naglowska--Russian mystic, esoteric high priestess, and self-styled ';Satanic Woman' of 1930s Paris.

An exploration of the many forms of the ancient myth of the Wild Hunt and its influence in pagan and early Christian Europe *; Recounts the myriad variations of this legend, from the Cursed Huntsman and King Herla to phantom armies and vast processions of sinners and demons *; Explains how this belief was an integral part of the pagan worldview and was thus employed by the church to spread Christian doctrine *; Reveals how the secret societies of medieval Europe reenacted these ghostly processions for soul travel and prophecies of impending death Once upon a time a phenomenon existed in medieval Europe that continuously fueled local lore: during the long winter nights a strange and unknown troop could be heard passing outside over the land or through the air.

Sacred myths from Santera centered on nature and the natural world *; Includes more than 40 myths, stories, and histories from the Lucum tradition *; Reassembles the oral fragments from the African diaspora into coherent stories *; Demonstrates that the African peoples, specifically the Yoruba, had deep philosophies and metaphysics involving nature and the natural world Since ancient times the Yoruba of West Africa created sacred stories--pataks--to make sense of the world around them.

A guide to the practices, tools, and rituals of New Orleans Voodoo as well as the many cultural influences at its origins *; Includes recipes for magical oils, instructions for candle workings, and directions to create gris-gris bags and Voodoo dolls to attract love, money, justice, and healing and for retribution *; Explores the major figures of New Orleans Voodoo, including Marie Laveau and Dr.

A study of the importance of psychedelic plants and drugs in religion and society *; With contributions by Albert Hofmann, R.

*; The first book to provide complete, specific instructions for casting the obi oracle of the Santera faith.

Reveals techniques for achieving spiritual immortality through an in-depth exploration of Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching *; Includes practices and meditations for living in harmony with the Tao (universal essence) and Te (kind action) *; Reveals the integration of heavenly and human power in the mystic field within us *; Presents Tao Huang's English translation of the Tao Te Ching from the original Chinese Mawangdui text unearthed in 1973 For over 2,500 years the words of the Tao Te Ching, the primary scripture of Laoism and Taoism, have been regarded as among the greatest treasures of the world.

Presents the mystery of the Divine Mother in all her manifold aspects *; Explores more than 30 different goddess aspects of the Shakti force, both beneficial and malefic *; Includes Sanskrit hymns and classic verses by Sri Auribindo for each of the goddesses Shakti is synonymous with the Devi, the Divine Mother or divine power that manifests, sustains, and transforms the universe.

A look at the close resemblance between the creation and structure of matter in both Dogon mythology and modern science *; Reveals striking similarities between Dogon symbols and those used in both the Egyptian and Hebrew religions *; Demonstrates the parallels between Dogon mythical narratives and scientific concepts from atomic theory to quantum theory and string theory The Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, are famous for their unique art and advanced cosmology.

An in-depth look at the role of number as a bridge between Heaven and Earth *; Reveals the numerical code by which the ancients maintained high standards of art and culture *; Sets out the alchemical formulas for the fusion of elements and the numerical origins of various sacred names and numbers *; Describes the rediscovery of knowledge associated with the Holy Grail, through which the influence of the Heavenly Order is made active on Earth The priests of ancient Egypt preserved a geometrical canon, a numerical code of harmonies and proportions, that they applied to music, art, statecraft, and all the institutions of their civilization.

An intimate glimpse into the world of ancient Peruvian spiritual practice and cosmology*; Reveals the mysteries of the world of living energy (kawsay pacha) through intensive in-depth interviews with six Q'ero mystics*; Explores the energetics, spirits, tools, and practices of Andean mysticism--the real story behind the fictionalized accounts in The Celestine Prophecy Known as the ';keepers of the ancient knowledge,' the Q'ero Indians of Peru are the most respected mystics of the south-central Andes.

An extensive examination of the history of gnosticism and how its philosophy has influenced the Western esoteric tradition *; Explains how the Gnostic understanding of self-realization is embodied in the esoteric traditions of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons *; Explores how gnosticism continues to influence contemporary spirituality*; Shows gnosticism to be a philosophical key that helps spiritual seekers "e;remember"e; their higher selvesGnosticism was a contemporary of early Christianity, and its demise can be traced to Christianity's efforts to silence its teachings.

A compelling argument that connects the lost treasure of the Knights Templar to the mysterious money pit on Oak Island, Nova Scotia, that has baffled treasure hunters for two centuries *; Fascinating occult detective work linking the Cathars, the Scottish Masons, and Renne-le-Chateau to the elusive treasure pit on Oak Island *; Draws on new evidence recently unearthed in Italy, France, and Scotland to provide a compelling solution to one of the world's most enduring mysteries When the Order of Knights Templar was ruthlessly dissolved in 1307 by King Philip the Fair of France it possessed immense wealth and political power, yet none of the treasure the Templars amassed has ever been found.

A working guide on how to find love and sexual fulfillment by working with the lwa, the spirits of Haitian Vodou *; The first book on wanga (love magic) by an actual Vodou initiate *; Provides spells and spirit work for many different problems associated with affairs of the heart *; Spells included are detailed and easy to follow Haitian Vodou, like other folk traditions, is an eminently practical craft.

A journey into the deeper workings of indigenous healing in the Amazon*; Explores the three pillars of Amazonian shamanism: purging, psychoactive plants, and diet*; Shares the experiences of apprenticing with an Ashaninca master shaman*; Reveals the intimate relationship between shamans and plant spiritsThe Jaguar that Roams the Mind is a journey into the vanishing world of Amazonian shamanism--an adventure of initiation and return--that explores the unique reality at the heart of the Amazonian healing system.

The symbolism and use of the number twelve in organizing ancient societies *; Connects the zodiac, the twelve months of the year, and the political divisions of ancient nations *; Explores the sacred geography of ancient landscapes in Europe and Israel Throughout the world--in countries as far apart as China, Ireland, Iceland, and Madagascar--there survive records and traditions of whole nations being divided into twelve tribes and twelve regions, each corresponding to one of the twelve signs of the zodiac and to one of the twelve months of the year.

Outlines the principles and mechanics of the soul body, the spiritual vehicle that enables individual consciousness to survive the body's death *; Shows that the ancient Vedic, Egyptian, Hebraic, and Pythagorean traditions shared and understood this spiritual practice *; Reveals modern science as only now awakening to this ancient sacred scienceAncient peoples the world over understood that individual consciousness is rooted in a universal field of consciousness and is therefore eternal, surviving the passing of the physical body.

A comprehensive guide to practicing the magic of the Qabbalah *; Spells for everyday problems related to health, love, prosperity, and protection *; Rituals for advanced high-level magic, such as invocation of angelic powers or spiritual vision *; Explains how to make and design talismans, amulets, and magic bowls, including harnessing the power of Hebrew letters in their designs *; Details the magical uses of 150 psalms The Qabbalah--the Jewish esoteric tradition--is richly woven with magical practices, from amulets and magic bowls to invocations and magical use of psalms.

Social visionary Joseph Chilton Pearce's indictment of cultural imprinting as the cause of humankind's cruel and violent behavior *; Refutes the Neo-Darwinist assumption that violence is inherent in humanity *; Identifies religion as the sustaining force behind our negative cultural imprinting *; Shows how infant-adult interactions unconsciously block the creative spirit We are all too aware of the endless variety of cruel and violent behavior reported to us in the media, reminded daily that in every corner of the world someone is suffering or dying at the hands of another.

First English translation of Victor Hugo's writings on his experiments in spiritualism *; Reveals Hugo's conversations with renowned discarnate entities such as Shakespeare, Plato, Galileo, and Jesus *; Examines his contacts with aliens from the planets Mercury and Jupiter and the revelation that our entire universe is a quantum hologram *; Discusses Hugo's possible role as a grand master of the Priory of Sion During Victor Hugo's exile on the Isle of Jersey, where he and his family and friends escaped the reign of Napolon III, he conducted ';table-tapping' sances, transcribing hundreds of channeled conversations with entities from the beyond.

Jesus was an initiate and adept of the ancient Judaic mysteries who strove to reinstate the tradition of the bridechamber sacrament in his time *; Shows that Jesus sought to establish equity of masculine and feminine in both spiritual practice and social traditions, particularly in the sacrament of marriage *; Reinterprets Jesus' key teachings in light of the ancient tradition of sacred consortship *; Reveals what happened to the gnostic heart of Christianity that Jesus embodied Jesus was a high-initiate and master adept of the ancient Judaic mysteries who strove to free people from the dead hand of the ritualists.

Rahn's personal diary from his travels as occult investigator for the Third Reich *; First English translation of the author's journeys in search of a Nordic equivalent to Mt.

The spiritual teachings of Israel's biblical prophetesses from a kabbalistic perspective *; Explores the lives and symbolic significance of seven female prophets: Sarah, Miriam, Devorah, Chanah, Avigail, Chuldah, and Esther *; Uses the gematria of Jewish metaphysics to demonstrate that prophecy is a mystical initiatory path by which Divine Will is made known, not only a tool for telling the future *; Presents practical applications of kabbalistic teachings for spiritual development The seven prophetesses of Israel--Sarah, Miriam, Devorah, Chanah, Avigail, Chuldah, and Esther--lived between 1800 and 350 BCE.

After 'Hit Man'The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins' extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man.

First English translation of the book that introduced the realm of Hollow Earth Explores the underground world of Agarttha, sometimes known as Shambhala, a realm that is spiritually and technologically advanced beyond our modern culture One of the most influential works of 19th-century occultism Written by the philosopher who influenced Papus, Rene Gunon, and Rudolf SteinerThe underground realm of Agarttha was first introduced to the Western world in 1886 by the French esoteric philosopher Alexandre Saint-Yves dAlveydre with his book Mission de lInde, translated here for the first time into English.

Recounts one woman's discovery of her ability to heal through contact with spirits and reveals how others can awaken this same gift in their own lives *; Explains how reconnecting with our inner sense of joy is the first step in healing *; Shows how to rid our life of the traumas from the past that hinder our spiritual development, including unresolved traumas from past lives *; Provides a roadmap that others can use for rediscovering their own connections to the spirit world Like many others who have discovered that they have a healing vocation, Alexandra Leclere began meeting with other healers and shamans to learn how to put her gift to use.

The first English translation of Maria de Naglowska's sexually magical novella, Le rite sacr de l'amour magique *; Contains autobiographical material from Maria de Naglowska's life *; Continues, in symbolic story form, the sexual initiatory teachings expounded in Naglowska's The Light of Sex and Advanced Sex Magic *; Includes a summary of Naglowska's religious doctrine in her own words Available for the first time in English, The Sacred Rite of Magical Love is a mystical, sexually magical novella written by Maria de Naglowska--the Russian mystic and esoteric high priestess of 1930s Paris.

A revolutionary call to overthrow society's mental controls and expand consciousness for the greater good of humanity *; Explores the tactics used to control consciousness, such as misinformation, debt systems, fear conditioning, and the distraction of entertainment and technology *; Reveals the emerging mechanisms for neurogenetic evolution within our brains that will enable us to throw off the shackles of mental control *; Explains how to break through the barriers inhibiting conscious evolution and restore our connection with Nature and the Divine Within society there exists a silent war.